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Peggy Spitzer: Chemical Weapons of Sterile Processing

Have you ever looked around your Sterile Processing department and counted all the chemicals around you? Detergents, disinfectants, sterilants, and every other mixture under the sun — all of them a potential risk to you! On this episode of Beyond…

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Beyond The Headlines: Sterile Processing Memes & the Impact of Social Media w/ Jake McHugh

On this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank went live with special guest Jake McHugh to talk about his creation of @SterileProcessingMemes, and the impact of social media on Sterile Processing industry networking and vendors. Tune in for…

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Real Talk: It’s Getting Hot in Here – Introduction to Washer Disinfectors

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob gives an introduction to the washer disinfector stage of the decontamination process, focusing on impingement, preventative maintenance, and descaling. Tune in to hear how all these things work together…

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Fighting Dirty: Not on My Watch – A Short Conversation About Wrist Watches

What are your thoughts about wrist watches in a Sterile Processing department? On this episode of Fighting Dirty, Hank talks about one aspect of the controversial debate around jewelry in SPD. Tune in to . ™ Click To Subscribe on , , , …

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Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski: Decontamination Disruption, Virtual Reality & Augmented Reality Applications

AR, VR, and a whole lot more technology is coming soon to a Sterile Processing department near you! On this episode of Beyond Clean, we brought on the Inverness Disruptor himself, Pawel de Sternberg Stojalowski to discuss augmented reality, virtual…

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Beyond The Headlines: PPE Risks, Off-Site Reprocessing & Sterile Processing Compensation

On this episode, Mike and Hank went live with Beyond the Headlines and special guest Shawn Flynn to talk about PPE risks, the off-site reprocessing market, Sterile Processing compensation and much more. Tune in for the fun! (Originally aired on…

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Real Talk: Ultrasonic Cleaner – A Must-Have SPD Device

On this episode of Real Talk w/ Bob Marrs, Bob continues his discussion on the importance of ultrasonic cleaning in the decontamination process, and focuses in on the need to load this equipment appropriately. Tune in to hear why your department…

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Fighting Dirty: Build the Wall – Insights on Backup Surgical Instrument Inventories

Backup surgical instrument inventories can make or break your Sterile Processing department. A poorly designed or incomplete backup wall can create tremendous inefficiency and frustration for your team. A great backup wall and replenishment process…

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Peter Nichol: Tray Optimization & Waste Reduction

How would you feel if one of your surgeons came down into your Sterile Processing department and it changed their mind about expectations, challenges, and opportunity for improvement for your team? On this throw-back episode from Season 1 (with new…

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Beyond The Headlines: Surgical Instrument Lawsuits & The True Costs Of Poor Quality

On this episode, Mike and Hank went live with Beyond the Headlines to talk about surgical instrument lawsuits and the true costs of poor quality. ™ Click To Subscribe on , , , or  or

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